German Attack Keeps Up Vigorous Struggle on Front
French dispatches report German offensive continuing on the Allies left wing in Belgium and northern France with French claims of slight progress across much of the front. Kaiser's forces fail in a key movement near Arras suburbs as Allied troops regain ground elsewhere.
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Belgium
France
Kaiier
Arras
Paris
Dixmude
Lys
Alessines
Highway Des Dames
Allies Repulse Enemies on River Aisne and Vosges Heights
Paris dispatch reports French officials stating German assaults on the left wing between Dixmude and the Lys failed to yield gains. French lines show slight progress along the Aisne and in the Vosges, with Allied forces recapturing Mount Sainte Marie heights and advancing near Ban-de-Sapt while Turkish policy toward Entente nationals remains unsettled.
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Reims
Argonne
Meuse
Nomeny
Vosges
Mount Sainte Marie
Ban-de-Sapt
Saint Dio
Poland Scene of Next Big Battle
Official reports from the western front show little change in northern France and Belgium but events in Poland suggest a renewed clash between Russia and Austro German forces. Austrians and Germans retreat to new positions while Russians engage and are pushed back. Austrians claim victory in southern Galicia and setbacks for Russia near Czernowitsz and Kathy. British loss of cruiser Hermes reported without details.
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Berlin
London
France
Belgium
Poland
Russia
Galicia
Turku
Stry-Sambor
Bukowina
Czernowitsz
Kathy
Hermes
Con
Wilson Eyes 1916 Run Despite Silence
Washington November 2 reports indicate allies of President Wilson are preparing for his 1916 campaign. They say talks have begun on the race and that the president has not publicly committed, though plans are underway.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Matinee Receipts Aid Belgian Youth Fund
Majestic theatre managers, praised as good fellows, announce 20 percent of next Friday's matinee gross will go to Edmund De Wagenaere the Belgian youth who lost both limbs in a rat bite accident. Contributions since last Saturday include $3 from the United Brethren class and $1 from George Williams.
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Majestic Theatre
Courier
Edmund de Wagenaeré
The
Majestic
C. Tc
United Brethren Church
George Williams
Attack on Tsing Tau Continues in German Port Fort
Wireless dispatch from Tsing Tau reports the Japanese general attack on the fortified German territory of Kiaochow continues. No details on progress are transmitted. The message comes from Peking with a brief note on the ongoing bombardment and fighting in the region.
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Peking
China
Tsing Tau
Poiion
Kian Chau
German Cruiser Goeben Damaged in Black Sea Action
A Nov 2 dispatch from Sevastopol reports the German cruiser Goeben damaged after bombardment of a Black Sea fort. Constantines batteries forced withdrawal and the ship may return to Constantinople for repairs. shore wireless confirms damage.
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Metrograd
Vila
London
Sebastopol
Cioeben
Black Sea
Constantinople
Standard Steamer Platuria Released From Detention
Washington November 2 The Standard Oil steamer Pla tuttua detained as Stornaway by British authorities has been released and proceeded to Copenhagen The British embassy notified the state department that this was done after the Danish government assured that its illuminating oil cargo would not be reexported into Germany
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Washington, D. C
Copenhagen
State
Battle in Suwalki Is Yet Undecided
Berlin reports the battle in the Suwalki and Augustowo region between German and Russian forces continues undecided. An Austrian official report claims success in the Maova region of northwest Servia, bounded by the Saye and Drina rivers.
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Berlin
Suwalki
Augustowo
Maova
Servia
Saye
Drina
Trouble brews at Honolulu port as officials meet at midnight
In Honolulu a midnight conference involved Collector of Port Franklin Deputy Collector Sharp and a Japanese consular official. Wireless messages were exchanged with the revenue cutter Thetis patrolling offshore. Two Japanese cruisers Hizen and Agama hovered outside the harbor as officials offered no clear explanation.
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Honolulu
Port
Ghent Sealed Off in Fierce Fighting Amid Isolation
A dispatch to the American government reports Ghent isolated from communications as fighting rages nearby. Henry Albert Johnson, American Consul General, notes Ostend consulate closed and Ghent's security by interior retreat. Officials infer coast towns abandoned by all Americans seeking safety inland.
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Washington, D. C
Nevie Ghent
Flais
Holland
Henry Albert Johnson
Ostend
Cour
Ghent
Contraband list trimmed by British government
Washington reports the British government has removed Basin and turpentine from the conditional contraband list. The British ambassador notified the state department. The change is significant for the south where large naval storages await shipment to European ports. The entry notes a Tovar cigar now six cents and mentions ads.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
STOCKYARDS AT CHICAGO CLOSED AND PACKING STOPPED
Chicago reports a government quarantine modified to permit receipt and slaughter of cattle hogs and sheep, signaling a pause in meat packing at the stock yards. Officials indicate a possible extension and a broader impact on major packing centers, with extensive inspections and potential layoffs.
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Chicago
Illinois
Washington
EB. Bennett
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Bennett
Washington, D. C
W.P. Ellenberger
Field Inspection Service Bureau of Animal Industry
Union
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
St. Joseph
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Itnwa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
East ST. Louis
East St. Tats
Carnegie in Bad in Native Town
A Dunfermline dispatch reports strong local sentiment against Andrew Carnegie for alleged pro German attitude. The statue in his native town was pelted by a crowd and Carnegie films shown at moving picture houses have been withdrawn.
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London
Dunfermline
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Brussels to Pay 9 Million Tax Detail
Berlin reports after protracted negotiations the war indemnity on Brussels is set at 45 million francs now 40.5 million dollars payable in installments. The arrangement includes a first payment of 2.5 million francs.
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Amsterdam
Vin Londo
Berlin
Brussels
Emperor William Addresses Troops Near Front in France
Emperor William spoke to the Brandenburg regiment in France and promised reunion after the war, declaring the enemy will be beaten under all circumstances. The message was received via a front letter sent to Sterling.
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Berlin
Tondon
France
William
Sterlin
Turkish Ambassador to Leave London Passports Handed
The Turkish ambassador to Great Britain, Tewfik Pasha, was handed his passports today in London as authorities prepared for his departure.
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London
Great Britain
Tewfik Pasha
Grand Jury Indicts Heads of New Haven Road
A U S grand jury indicted 21 directors and officers of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad, including Theodore N Vail and John L Billard, on charges of conspiring to monopolize interstate commerce under the Sherman Antitrust Act. Bail set at $5000. most indicted are not current directors. The list names Morgan associates and major bankers, with 160 corporations mentioned as part of the alleged conspiracy.
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New York
Midmenia
United States Grand Jury
New York, New Haven
É& Hartford Roadroad Company
Willan, Rockefeller
Theodore N. Will
Geo. F. Baker
Willam Skinnar
Charles K. Brooker
John K. Billard
Whi
Rockefeller
Goo
MacCulloch Willer
Chas
I Hroaker
Wm. Skinner
L. Newton Barnay
Robins Tatt
James S. Elton
James
Hom~ Ingway
Lewis Cass Ledyard
M. Pratt
A. Meaton Stobertson
Frederick IF. Brewster
Ifenry K. Me~ Warg
Edward D. Robbing
the Road
Alekanzier Cochrane
John L. Billard
Fr. Daker
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Theodora N. Vail
Edward Milligan
Franela T. Maxwell
Frosler
New Haven
Messrs
Cuylter
McMary
Mulligan
Thawster
Maxwall
J. P. Morgan
Alexander J. Cassett
Timothy J. Byrnes
Edward G Buckland
Oairleigh Thorne
Marsden J. Perry
New Haven Company
LGEN
Lewis Cass Ledyerd
J. P. Morgan, Jr
United States
Chas. M. Pratt
Standard Oil Company
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Edward D. Robbins
Road
John J. Billard
Meriden
Milard Company
New England Steamship Company
Page
Five Volunteers Sought for Belgian Relief Fund Drive
A Waterloo civic leader writes of small subscriptions for Belgian relief and asks for five supporters to donate five dollars each. The note identifies A-3 and questions who will be U-3 C-5 D-5 I-6 and W-6 to form a second five dollar contribution, aiming to aid war destitute Belgians.
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Waterloo
Cone Venionea
Bel Glass
Dollar Christmas Fund for Homeless Belgians Idea Grows
A citizens group promotes a Dollar for the Homeless Belgians fund to aid Belgian noncombatants during the war. The drive mirrors a British effort and aims to unite supporters of both causes, with hopes of matching or exceeding the English total. The plan would organize a state corn treasury and a county town or individual contributions to fund a shipload of Iowa corn. The project may begin around Thanksgiving, pending confirmation of leadership.
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Ngland
New York Sun
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Iowa
Clarke
Corn “Company
Clarke 5 Sure of Re Election
Des Moines telegrams from Democratic headquarters claim Hamilton will win but CHAS AL RAWSON Republican state chairman says Clarke is sure to be re elected by a good majority and dismisses the rumors as untrue.
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Des Moines
Burton B. Sweet
Harvey J. Hess
Henry W. Grout
Sherman Ww. DeWolt
Fo Leon Relta
H. J. Heas
Robert J. Belt
Congress
Pittsburgh Stock Yards Quarantined Over Foot and Mouth Disease
Pittsburgh reports a section of Herr's Island stock yards quarantined after a foot and mouth disease outbreak among yesterday's arrivals. The measure aims to prevent further spread as officials assess infected stock and implement containment protocols.
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Pittsburgh
Herr's Island
Leaders Hopeful As Campaign Nears End
Campaign managers for rival parties forecast victory in Iowa elections. Republicans praise strong ticket though some uncertainty lingers. Democrats and Progressives hold rallies and plan closing speeches at the Armory and city headquarters. Voter turnout expected long hours as ballots open 7 am to 7 pm with heavy Scratched tickets anticipated.
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Progressives
Emmons Johnson
Casper Schenk
Des Folies
United States
Schenk
H. Basher
Fourth and
Sycamorestreets
F.C. Sage
Republican
Fifth
Sycamore
DeWolf
W. W. Marsh
J. ¢. Murtagh
Maurice Connolly
Iowa
Waterloo
Illinois Central
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Aisne
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Stintinople
Turkey
el Verso
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Germany
War Office
Goeben
Honolulu, Port
Tovar Cigar
Grand Jury
Nellie King
Pairbank
Dollar Christmns Fund
Palliica
Franke P. Keane
Sherif
Heremano Miller
DeWolt
James C. Murtagh
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